Question:
HELP! I gained 9 lbs over the holidays.

I gained 9 pounds over the holidays and feel miserable. I was off from work for 2 weeks (work for a school) and all I did was "graze" all the time. I am now back on track (I hope) today is the first day back to school so I am going to try to do mostly protein and drink lots of water. How long do you think it will take me to loose these pounds I gained??? I also would like to loose about 25 more AFTER the 9 I gained. Is this possible this late after my surgery? (3/13/02). Thanks for you input!    — Kay W. (posted on January 5, 2004)

January 5, 2004
Kay, it is very possible to lose the 9 and additional pounds if your willing to do the work. Its no secret to doing it, we have to take in less calories and exercise (heart pumping cardio only) to burn the calories taken in. I too gained a few over the holidays and have my own plan to take them off (add an extra work out session, cut out some of the snacking, up the water and better meal choices), which I started a few days ago. Good luck!!
   — Cindy R.

January 5, 2004
Yes you can do it! You can get off the gain by doing what you are doing. Protein and water, ect... I gained 6 pounds while on my honeymoon(November) and thought it was the end of the world but after getting back on track, I got those pounds plus more off. The main thing to remember is not beat yourself up. You enjoyed the holidays now its time to get back on (protein)track. You can do it!!! Good luck. ~Sidney~ Open RNY 10-23-02 down 130+ and under goal
   — Siddy I.

January 5, 2004
See my profile you can do it! Back to basics! Water protein exercise and NO snacking. I did this and lost from 205 to 191. you can do it too! I didnt risk my life having surgery to get fat again.
   — bob-haller

January 5, 2004
See my profile you can do it! Back to basics! Water protein exercise and NO snacking. I did this and lost from 205 to 191. you can do it too! I didnt risk my life having surgery to get fat again.
   — bob-haller

January 5, 2004
I'm still pre-op (surgery on 2-4-04) but I know what I'm looking for from this surgery...a chance to turn back the clock. When I was in my twenties (I'm 43 now) I pretty much stayed between 110 and 120, which was good for me at 5'2". But then something happened (law school) and that 120 became 125...still no big deal. But the 125 became 130, and so on. And now it is a big deal. So I'm hoping to turn back the clock to when I stopped being vigilant. I know there's a lot of hard work ahead, but all I'm asking for is a second chance. And right now you are being vigilant...you've enjoyed yourself, and there is nothing wrong with that. But you know that now is the time to get back to basics. I would think that it would be no harder for you than it would be for the other billion people who put on weight over the holidays...I applaud you for recognizing that you have to do something now, before it does get out of hand. And thankfully, you've been given a wonderful tool to put you on the road to success!
   — Le P.

January 5, 2004
You now have the control over your weight. Just go back to what made you successful in the beginning... solid protein, no carbs, lots of water and some kind of exercise. Graze all you want on solid protein... sliced deli turkey, deli roast beef, deviled eggs, beef jerky, left over salmon from dinner... you wont fit very much and it will keep you full for a long time. Plus you can drink a large glass of ice water just before meals to control the amount that you can fit. A glass of cold water chills the muscles in your pouch so that they dont expand as much and you will feel fuller faster. Especially when you are eating solid protein. See all the control we have when we want to use it... you will lose those 9 pounds in less than two weeks! Keep up the speed and the additional 25 should be gone in a couple of months... then you can work on maintaining. ciao bella, Susan Maria www.bariatriceating.com
   — SusanMaria

January 5, 2004
I'm a firm believer in the Atkin's diet. I lose 1 pound a day. With just a little time you can get back on track. You're not starting at the top, it's only 9 (my pep talk) Get the book for just a few bucks. Reading it really gets me motivated again. Honestly, it says in 48 hrs your cravings are gone and it really does happen, for me its less than 48 hrs. I only do it 2 wks to get on track or even just one. With your tool and a week, you can do it!!! Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.

January 5, 2004
Oh Kay! You sound just like me :( I put on 7, and that doesn't even count the last 13 or so I wanted to lose. I thought I had things all under control, but it does sneak up on you! If you're interested I'd love to have/give supportive emails. Anyone with anything to add please email me to at [email protected] Good luck! Jen
   — Jen D.